The University of Chicago

Neuroscience Early Stage Scientist Training Program

NESSTP Metcalf Neuroscience Internship

The NESSTP Summer Research Program application for 2025 is now available on Handshake! The Handshake posting is available here. The priority deadline for the application is Feb 17th, 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We will begin reviewing applications on Feb 17th, but applications will be accepted until the final deadline of April 7th, 2025. For full consideration, please submit your application by Feb 17th. 

Summer Program Description: This internship supports independent research during the summer quarter for UChicago undergraduate students with an interest in Neuroscience research. No research experience is required. It is recommended but not required that students identify a laboratory and faculty mentor before applying. For help identifying potential faculty mentors, see this Neuroscience Faculty list. If necessary, we will work with those accepted into the internship to identify a suitable laboratory. Interns are expected to work full-time in a Neuroscience laboratory on campus, toward completion of their proposed project and participate in weekly meetings.

Application Notes:

  • The 10-week program occurs during the summer quarter and students may not register for any courses or have other employment during this time.
  • A $5,500 stipend is awarded to accepted applicants.
  • Letters of recommendation should come from a University of Chicago faculty member, instructor or TA and should be submitted by the application deadline to nesstp@lists.uchicago.edu. If a faculty research mentor has already been identified, that person should provide the letter.
  • The University of Chicago NESSTP is a federally funded program that follows the eligibility guidelines set by NIH. All participants are required to be either a US citizen or US permanent resident.
  • Any questions may be addressed to nesstp@lists.uchicago.edu.

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